publication date: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 (part of Fall 2015)

category: Movies

clue: A century ago, this comic actor put on a bowler hat and a fake mustache, and became the most famous person in the world without saying a single word.

explanation: Chaplin was a popular actor during the silent film era ("without saying a single word") known for his character The Tramp. more…

intended difficulty: easy

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Matthew Preston, Joanna Woods, Mike Rothstein, Mike Eberhart, and Stan Iwanchuk


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